What is the equivalent displacement of a 1.2T engine?

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1.2T is equivalent to the horsepower output of a 1.6 to 1.8-liter naturally aspirated engine. A 1.2T engine is essentially a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated engine equipped with a turbocharger to enhance its power and torque output. The 'T' primarily increases the power while the displacement remains unchanged at 1.2 liters. A 1.2T engine typically produces around 200 Nm of torque, which can reach the level of a 2.0-liter engine. Similarly, a 1.0T engine still has a displacement of only 1.0 liters and does not increase the actual engine displacement due to turbocharging. Under the same displacement, a 1.0T engine delivers more robust power output compared to a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated engine and can also achieve better fuel efficiency to some extent. Taking Volkswagen's 1.2T as an example, the 1.2TSI engine not only features direct fuel injection technology but also benefits from its four-cylinder structure. While three-cylinder engines are more common in this displacement range, Volkswagen's four-cylinder design avoids issues like idle vibration and excessive noise associated with three-cylinder engines.